B98.5 - Central Maine's Country
Albino Squirrel Found In Skowhegan
What a rare treat. April Plourde, from Skowhegan, recently spotted an albino squirrel in her backyard.
Autumn Bucket List: Maine’s BEST Corn Mazes
We are quickly approaching one of the best seasons Maine has to offer. Autumn in Maine is truly beautiful...and with it comes lots of Fall family friendly activities to do with the kids. If you are looking for some suggestions, consider these aMAZEing corn mazes. Can you get through them all?
FIRST: Cursive Writing SECOND: Analog Clocks…What’s Next?
Boy oh boy...time is changing (literally). Seems like the most basic things are being tossed aside when it comes to education. Some schools are, actually, considering doing away with analog clocks. Why? Because kids can't tell time!
Enjoy The Heat – Approx. 70 Days Until…SNOW in Maine!!
Shut the front door. Hold yer horses. OMG. Say it ain't so. Pinch me. Ugh. I'm scrolling through the Old Farmer's Alamanc (that has an 80% accuracy rate) and it actually says the word 'FLURRIES' for Halloween.
Do You Have What It Takes To Be Maine’s Best Bagger?
Separate meats from produce. Start with heavy items...end with small. There are so many tips on how to bag groceries. Everything needs to be done just right. Well, if you think you are Maine's BEST bagger...there's a contest for that!
Summer Is Winding Down, But Fair Season Is Just Getting Started
Technically, summer isn't over until September...yet...but with the kids heading back to school and Halloween candy on the shelves...it sure feels like it's coming to an end. However, while we bid farewell to summer...there is still plenty of days ahead with Fair Season. A season all in itself.
93 Year Old Augusta Resident ‘ARRESTED’ For What She Watches On TV
Well, you can't make this stuff up...and it only proves how great the Augusta Police Department is. For Simone, an Augusta resident, her 93rd birthday wasn't an ordinary experience. In fact, being placed in the back of an APD cruiser was not on her agenda of things to do.
Expensive Mistakes Parents Make With Back-To-School Shopping
Tis the season...another shopping occasion is before us. Kids are headed back-to-school in less than 2 weeks. So that means the parents are hitting the stores to get all the necessities needed for their children to have the most successful year possible.
Back To School Means Boost Up Your Lice Protection
Every year...it's the number one fear of many many parents. Their sweet child comes home with an itchy scalp...your heart sinks...you look and BAM!! Your day is put on hold has you are now in damage control mode. Don't let this be you...prevention is the first line of defense.
What The Hell Is Up With The Traffic Lights In Augusta?!?
The traffic lights in Augusta are going to cause me to drive off a bridge. Calm down...not literally....just figuratively. I'm not talking about one set of lights...there are multiple intersections where the lights, clearly, are short fused or malfunctioning.
3 Day Life Happens Outside Festival in Freeport
Coming up this weekend, August 17th - August 19th, it's the 2nd Annual Life Happens Outside Festival in Freeport.
If You Have This In Your Car – You Are Breaking The Law!!!
Look, I'm just the messenger. Seems like a ridiculous law and although it's not fully enforced...it's still illegal in this great state of Maine.
Bolley’s Customers Makin A Stink Over Shape Of Fries
All the problems of the world have been solved...except...one problem that is plaguing customers of Bolley's Famous Franks, in Waterville. It all comes down to...crinkle cut vs. straight cut french fries.
Rent This Hippie Bus For A Groovy Lil Maine-cation
Peace. Love. Light. It's a hippie's dream come true. Flashback to the 60's in this awesome 1 bedroom, 2.5 bath bus located on Westport Island.
This Enchanting Maine Tree House Should Be Your Next Staycation
Sometimes, the sweetest things are in our own backyard. We are so lucky to live in such a charming state. When you are planning your next staycation, consider this quaint little dwelling in the heart of Georgetown.
Conquer Chiari Car Wash – August 18th
It's that time of year again to start raising awareness for Chiari Malformation and search for a CURE! A cure that is so desperately wanted. The Conquer Chiari Walk Across America - Central Maine chapter is organizing a car wash to raise money for that purpose.